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    Hyundai Sonata GLE (1996) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 1996 Hyundai Sonata GLE is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Hyundai Sonata is regarded as a medium-sized car built in Korea with prices starting at $26,852 before on-road costs.

    This Hyundai Sonata is powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine that has 102 kW of power (at 5800 rpm) and 180 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 65L fuel tank

    The Hyundai Sonata measures 1405mm (55.3 inches) in height, 4700mm (185.0 inches) in length, 1770mm (69.7 inches) in width with a 2700mm (106.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1284kg (2830.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The Sonata GLE comes standard with 195/70 R14 front tyres and 195/70 R14 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

    The 1996 Hyundai Sonata GLE has a 165mm ground clearance with a 1100kg braked and 510kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    79.44 - 80.7 kW/t
    65.96 kW/t
    81.99 kW/t
    Boot Space
    373 litres
    373 litres
    847 litres
    Price
    $24,990 - $38,990
    $24,990
    $49,100
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    50,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    3 years
    1 year
    2 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,100 - 1,200 kg
    1,100 kg
    1,200 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    165 mm
    110 mm
    165 mm

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    Dimensions

    4,700 mm
    1,770 mm
    1,405 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,700 mm
    Overall Width1,770 mm
    Overall Height1,405 mm
    Wheelbase2,700 mm
    Turning Circle10,540 mm

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    Catalytic Converter

    Type: 3-Way

    Emission Control Level

    Standard Met: Adr 79/01

    Engine

    Engine Block Composition: Cast Iron
    Bore Engine: 85
    Engine (cc): 1997
    Compression Ratio: 9
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
    Engine (L): 2
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Stroke Engine: 88
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Ignition Type: Electronic
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 17.2
    Main Capacity (L): 65
    Main Type: Total

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    Clock

    Type: Digital

    Instrument Cluster

    Type: Analogue

    Odometer

    Number of Odometers: 1

    Oil Pressure

    Type: Warning Light

    Water Temperature

    Type: Gauge

    Fuel Consumption

    EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 7.4
    EU 83 Combined (mpg): 32
    EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
    EU 83 Urban (L/100km): 10.5
    EU 83 Urban (mpg): 22

    Fuel Economy

    EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 7.4
    EU 83 City (L/100km): 10.5
    EU 83 City (mpg): 22

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 139
    Maximum Power (kW): 102
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 180
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Transmission

    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Automatic

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    Wheels

    Front Covers: Full
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 14
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Rear Covers: Full
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 14
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5

    Body Side Molding

    Colour of Body Side Moulding: Body Colour
    Size of Body Side Molding: Narrow

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sedan
    Local Body Type: Sedan

    Chrome Bright Trim

    Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows: yes

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Front Bumper Impact Absorbing: yes
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Rear Bumper Impact Absorbing: yes
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 13.2
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 373

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10540
    Front Track (in): 59.6
    Front Track (mm): 1515
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.5
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 165
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.6
    Overall Height (in): 55.3
    Overall Height (mm): 1405
    Overall Length (in): 185
    Overall Length (mm): 4700
    Overall Width (in): 69.7
    Overall Width (mm): 1770
    Rear Track (in): 59.1
    Rear Track (mm): 1500
    Wheelbase (in): 106.3
    Wheelbase (mm): 2700

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 38.5
    Front Headroom (mm): 979
    Rear Headroom (in): 37.7
    Rear Headroom (mm): 958
    Front Hip Room (in): 57.9
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1471
    Rear Hip Room (in): 57.1
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1450
    Front Leg Room (in): 43.3
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1100
    Rear Leg Room (in): 36.6
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 930
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 58.2
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1478
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 56.4
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1433

    Exterior Door Handles

    Color: Body Colour

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Configuration: Twin
    Lens Type: Conventional

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery

    Material: Cloth/Felt

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
    Front Power Window Switch Location: Doors
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    Rear Power Window Switch Location: Doors

    Sun Visors

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
    Wiper Mist Setting: yes

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1100
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2425
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 510
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1124
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1284
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2831

    Antenna

    Type: Electric

    Audio System

    Brand Name: Manufacturer'S Own
    Cassette Player: yes
    Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
    Cassette has Search Repeat: yes
    Front-Rear Fader: yes
    Number of Bands: 2
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    Seek: yes
    Seek Scan: yes
    Tape Logic Deck: yes
    System Type: Stereo

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    Ashtray

    Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
    Location: Front

    Cigar Lighter

    Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
    Location: Front Seats

    Courtesy Lights

    Delayed Fade: yes
    Number of Door Switches: 4

    Passenger Assist Handles

    Number of Handles: 3

    Remote Trunk Hatch Release

    Operation: Electric

    Vanity Mirror

    Location: Passenger

    Door Panel Trim

    Material: Partial Cloth

    Floor Covering

    Load Area: Textile
    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Driver Airbag Type: Us-Bag

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Rotational Adjustment: yes
    Front Seats Type: Cushion

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Static
    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: lap
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Front Seat Center Armrest

    Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box: yes

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Console

    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Open
    Dashboard Type: Full
    Location: Floor
    Floor Storage: Lidded
    Floor Type: Full

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Glove Compartment

    Lid: yes
    Lockable: yes

    Ventilation System

    Number of Fan Speeds: 4
    Push Button Heater Controls: yes
    Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
    Recirculation Setting: yes

    Power Locks

    Internal Switch: yes
    Operation: key

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